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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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